All 37 Hospitalised Manimahesh Pilgrims Discharged; Over 1,100 Treated at Health Post
Subhash Mahajan
Chamba
Following four days of relentless rain and landslides in Chamba and Bharmour, the local administration has officially confirmed 10 fatalities. As stranded pilgrims begin returning home, many are voicing frustration over what they describe as administrative lapses during the crisis.
Authorities have urged the public not to be misled by social media rumors, noting that returning pilgrims are sharing their experiences independently, some critical of the district response.
The disaster, triggered by extreme weather and road blockages, has led to widespread anger, though officials acknowledge that the situation was compounded by both natural calamity and limited preparedness.
Evacuation and Transit Updates
- Around 40 vehicles, including one bus, have crossed the Himachal–BSLJK boundary via the Langera–Khundimaral route, as per HPPWD Salooni.
- By 9 AM today, 95 pilgrims departed from Kalsui in two HRTC buses, while 60 others left in private vehicles.
- All groups from Jammu & Kashmir, including langar seva teams, have vacated Chamba. A family of 11 from Ramban was accommodated in an HRTC bus heading to Pathankot.
- Police Ground Bargha has been cleared of all outside vehicles.
Transport Advisory
A bus from Una Depot (HP 72 D 1320) is currently stationed at Chamba Bus Stand to assist passengers traveling toward Una. - Driver: Joginder Singh
- Conductor: Manpreet Singh
- Contact: 8580767401
The administration continues to monitor the situation and coordinate safe transit for remaining individuals. Relief efforts and damage assessments are ongoing.
Satellite Number Of ADM Bharmour - 8991115708 is the satellite phone number of the ADM Bharmour.
- Relatives or friends of pilgrims who have gone on the Manimahesh Yatra can call this number to inquire about their well-being or get updates.
All 37 Hospitalised Manimahesh Pilgrims Discharged; Over 1,100 Treated at Health Post - The Pt. Jawahar Lal Nehru Government Medical College and Hospital (JLNGMC&H), Chamba, has confirmed that all 37 pilgrims admitted during the ongoing Manimahesh Yatra have been successfully treated and discharged as of 11:00 AM today.
- According to the Medical Superintendent, no patients remain admitted at the hospital. Additionally, 1,157 pilgrims have received medical attention at the Health Post in Chougan since the start of the pilgrimage.
- In a somber update, two deceased pilgrims were airlifted from Bharmour earlier today. Post-mortem examinations were conducted at Bharmour, and the bodies have been handed over to their families at Municipal Council Chamba.
- The administration continues to monitor the situation closely, ensuring medical support and emergency services remain available to all pilgrims.
